The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) ML 280 CDI
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 280 CDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ML 250 BlueTEC.
ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
70.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
188.5 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ML 280 CDI
187 hp
201 hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
996 mi
ML 280 CDI
649 mi
996 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
187.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 280 CDI
ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft